VOLUME 45 ISSUE 9
Rosi Franke, Editor
OCTOBER 2015
Tel: 618-396-2509
e-mail: rgfranke@frontiernet.net
Duck, Coot and Merganser Hunting Season - Central Zone
Start Date: 10/24/2015
End Date:
12/22/2015
Time(s): 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Description:
Daily bag limits: Ducks - 6 ducks of any species
but no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2
hens), and not more than 3 wood ducks, 3
scaup, 2 redheads, 2 pintails, 2 canvasback,
one black duck, and one mottled duck.
Mergansers: 5 daily, only 2 of which may be
hooded mergansers
Coots - 15 daily
Possession limits are three (3) times the daily bag limit for all species.
MWHI OFFICERS 2015
President
Banquet Chairman
John Gineris
618-708-8117 (cell)
618-786-2596 (home)
Vice-President
Mike Arnold
618-786-2300
Treasurer
Shane DeSherlia
618-639-0855 (home)
618-946-4520 (cell)
desherlia3@hotmail.com
Membership Secretary
Mike Devening
618-259-6181
Correspondence Secretary
Rosi Franke
618-396-2509
rgfranke@frontiernet.net
Recording Secretary
Cheri Gineris
618-786-2596
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 14, 2015
MWHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
at 2404 E. Broadway, Alton at 6:15 pm
Monday, October 5, 2015
MWHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
at 2404 E. Broadway, Alton at 6:15 pm
Monday, October 21, 2015
MWHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
at 2404 E. Broadway, Alton at 6:15 pm
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Waterfowl Season- Central Zone
MWHI DIRECTORS 2015
Bob Jones
IFOR Board Representative
618-578-9547 (cell)
Chris Tite
618-610-3513
Dave Geisler
Gun Raffle Chairman/Refuge Chairman
618-670-1419
Eric Rhuede
IFOR Board Representative
618-410-9853
Justin Wolfe
Carlyle Lake Area Projects Chairman
618-377-0397
Don Taul
COE Chairman
618-978-8285
Brian Arnold
618-535-9979
Ron Ragus
618-977-2730
Kevin Dawdy
618-444-8711
Bo Adcock
Area Projects Chairman
618-535-6585
Dennis Millner
618-910-1420
Pat McRae
618-444-6793
John Popov (Advisor)
Bob Schneider (Advisor)
Scott Bryant (Advisor)
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From the Desk of: Rich Pearson,
ISRA Executive Director
From the Desk of: Rich Pearson, ISRA Executive Director
Adventure Sports Outdoors, September 2015
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
From time to time I have growled about the impossible rules of engagement foisted on our troops by
politicians. These stupid rules handcuff our soldiers and get many of them killed or wounded. I recently came across
an account of the US Marines at the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I. The Marines emphasized
marksmanship far more that the US Army because they were fewer in number and had to make every shot count.
In June 1918 Russia was out of World War I. This freed 50 German divisions who were sent to the Western
Front. The plan was simple. March toward Paris and simply crush all opposition. If Paris could be taken, the war
would end in a German victory. The Germans didn't think much of the American troops who stood in their way and
they knew the French would retreat as soon as the Germans appeared. In Belleau Wood there were about 15,000
French troops on the left flank of American Marines. Thousands of Germans marched on the American and French
positions. The French immediately called for retreat as if on cue. The American Marines drew a line in the sand; they
weren't going anywhere. The Marines were armed with the most accurate battle rifle in the world, the 1903
Springfield. The British had criticized the 1903 Springfield and called it a target rifle, not a battle rifle. That would
soon change.
The Germans marched on the American position in perfect order. The Marines began firing at them when
they were hundreds of yards away. When the Germans got within 300 yards, nearly every Marine shot brought down
a German soldier. The French and Germans were astonished by the Marine's marksmanship. The battle lasted a long
time but the Marine's marksmanship and fighting spirit broke the German advance. Paris was saved and World War I
changed course in favor of the Allies. A German General complained that the Marines used knives, revolvers, rifle
butts, and bayonets on the German troops. A letter written by a German soldier was found on the battlefield, in
which he complained, "They killed everything that moved." And there you have the rules of engagement which we
should give our soldiers.
Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno has no plans to arm recruiters in the wake of the terrorist attack in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. "I think we have to be careful about over-arming ourselves and then ending up attacking
each other," General Odierno said, "it's more about accidental discharges and everything else that is loaded that
causes injuries." Really General, Really? It sounds like General Odierno has a serious case of Washingtonitis.
There are 20,000,000 people in the United States that carry concealed or open carry. They don't have such
problems so why should members of the United States Military? I will make you a deal General. The ISRA will train
every recruiter in the in the State of Illinois, free of charge - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. We will
supply the firearms, ammunition, and ranges. If we run out, I bet there are people who will donate Beretta 92's
(which is also known as M9 Military Designation), ammunition, and targets. I will also bet that certified instructors
will donate their time. If any certified instructors are willing to help, please email Ken at: ksimmons@isra.org.
And now you know why Theodore Roosevelt entrusted the study and maintenance of marksmanship skills to civilians
and not the military.
Under the "I told you so" category, the Obama minions in the Social Security Administration are now trying to
declare incompetent the Social Security recipients that do not manage their own financial affairs, thus preventing
them from owning a firearm. This could affect 4.2 million people. News flash, just because you don't handle your own
financial matters, does not mean you shouldn't exercise your Second Amendment rights. Come to think of it, there is
one outfit that handles all of our financial affairs, and they are incompetent - the United States Government.
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of ISRA Past President George Linhart, a lifetime member
and part of the executive board. He passed away in January at 86 years of age.
Thanks for being a member. If you are not an ISRA member and this is being forwarded to you, join today.
Corps of Engineers Projects
Don Taul Corps Chairman, September 2015
Batchtown – Widman Construction is currently working on the last item of the Batchtown project - dredging the
ditch channel. The dredging work is expected to conclude by October 7th and if additional work is needed, then
dredging will resume in January (weather permitting). In addition, the structure area will be drawn down to
investigate the leaking air bladder in the control structure.
Ted Shanks Wildlife Management Area – This project consisted of replacing the existing 42” drain pipe with three 6’
diameter pipes with slide gates and minor levee work. The installation of the pipes and gates will provide an
important management tool in regulating water levels for the area.
Major earthwork has been completed on the project. The current contract of replacing the main drainage structure
at the lower end is nearly complete but may be delayed if river conditions change. Crews are currently working on
installing electric to the site for the future pump station.
The final phase of the project is installing a pump station consisting of two 30,000 gallon/min pumps. The plans and
specs package has been designed and under final review. Funding has been appropriated for the pump station
project. The pump station will be awarded as a two-year project.
Clarence Cannon – When the Ted Shanks project is complete the COE is expected to begin working on the drainage
structures and interior levees in this area. This project will closely resemble the work being done on the Ted Shanks
project.
Piasa Island/Eagles Nest – A hydraulic model of the existing river conditions at the Piasa Area project has been built
and the hydrologists are experimenting with different designs to achieve the desired effect.
Bolters Island - The installation of rip rap has begun but the project has not been complete due to the high river
levels this summer. The original project consisted of dredging out the interior slough and opening it up to the river
(completed). The installation of rip rap is the final stage of construction and is expected to be completed after crews
complete the Batchtown project.
Rip Rap – This project consists of channel excavations, pump station, control structures and earthwork needed to
better manage the area. The project costs, including land acquisitions, will be around $9 million dollars. The Project
Report has been completed and the COE received a letter of support from the IDNR. The COE is expecting final
project approval in the next few weeks. The next step will be for the IDNR to submit to the COE a land appraisal for
the project area. The value of the land will be used towards the shared-cost portion of the project.
IDNR Newsbits -- September 2015
ICF 2016 Calendar: The Illinois Conservation Foundation’s annual Illinois wall calendar is
available now. Proceeds from the sale of the beautiful 2016 ICF Wall Calendar support a
variety of youth education programs at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center,
and the traveling Torstenson Education Station. The 9x12 calendar contains stunning
photography of Illinois and can be purchased for $12 through Sept. 30, 2015 ($15 starting
Oct. 1, 2015). Order the calendar through the ICF website at www.ilcf.org or by phone at
217-785-2003
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
NRA Update on Gun Bills 1-800-392-8683
Federal Senate Office 1-202-224-3121
Federal House Offices 1-202-225-3121
Illinois State Rifle Association 1-815-635-3198
www.isra.org
ISRA Thursday Bulletin September 10, 2015
A recent report by the Chicago Sun Times
covered surveys of one hundred inmates of the
Cook County Jail. The surveys support what lawabiding citizens have claimed for years, that very
few criminals get their guns from gun shops, the
internet, or gun shows. Criminals get their guns
from family and friends. One must realize that these
criminals did not necessarily get their guns in Illinois.
The Illinois gun shows have background checks and
the internet sales must go through a dealer. The
survey also brought out the fact that criminals don't
like to face armed citizens or the police. Armed lawabiding citizens and police are recognized to be better
shots, by the criminals. Remember that every class
you take helps to fight crime. Anti-gunners hate it
when this type of information is disclosed because it
shoots a hole in their ant-gun malarkey.
The National Coalition to End Gun Violence
(NCEGV) is conducting a campaign to report anyone
they see carrying either open or concealed.
Remember many states allow open carry, so this is an
attack on law-abiding gun owners. Some members of
the NCEGV report becoming upset if they see an NRA
decal displayed or an Illinois "no guns" sign. These
people say the gun owners are paranoid; it seems to
me that we aren't the paranoid ones.
Labor Day has come and gone and with it the
unofficial end of summer and start of fall. It won't be
long before the cool mornings will greet us along with
the dazzling colors of fall. Autumn also brings a new
intensity to the Presidential campaign. As the pressure
of the campaign builds we will also see changing
colors of politicians. March of 2016 will bring the
"Primary Session", so February should be interesting.
The Illinois Primary is Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Illinois
Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) is Wednesday, March
16, 2016.
Thanks for being a member.
Illinois Senate Information 1-217-782-4517
Illinois House Information 1-217-782-8223
Sen. Wm. Sam McCann – 50th District Tel: 217-782-8206
Email: SenatorSam@frontier.com
Sen. Kyle McCarter– 54th Districted: 217-782-5755 E-mail:
senatormccarter@gmail.com
Sen. Chapin Rose – 51st Districted: 217-558-1006
Sen. William R. Haine – 56th District
Tel:618-465-4764 E-mail: haine@senatedem.state.il.us
Sen. James F. Clayborne – 57th District
Tel: 618-875-1212 E-mail: clayborne@senatedem.il.us
Sen. David Luechtefeld – 58th District
Tel: 618-243-9014 E-mail: sendavel@midwest.com
Sen. Gary Forby - 59th District
Tel: 217-782-5509
Rep. Dan Beiser – 111th District
Tel: 217-782-5996 E-Mail: dvbeiser@sbcglobal.net
Rep. Natalie A. Manley – 98th District
Tel: 217-782-3316
Rep. Adam Brown – 102nd District
Tel: 217-782-8398
Rep. John D. Cavaletto – 107th District
Tel:618-548-9080
Rep. Dwight Kay – 112 District
Tel: 618-307-9200
Rep. Jay Hoffman – 113th District
Tel: 217-782-0104
Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer – 100th District
Tel: 217-243-6221
Rep. Mike Bost – 115th District
Tel: 618-457-5787 mikebost@midwestmail.com
Rep. Dan Reitz – 116th District
Tel: 618-443-5757 E-mail: dreitz@egyptian.net
Rep. Rodney Davis - 13th District
Tel: 202-224-3121
Rep. John Shimkus - 15th District
Tel: 618-344-3065 E-mail: house.gov/shimkus
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
Tel: 202-224-2152 E-mail: dick@durbin.senate.gov
Sen. Mark Kirk
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Announces Free Fall Events
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Cortney Solum, 9/1/2015
Brussels, Ill.- Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge will hold several free programs and events for families this
fall.
“Second Saturday Art”, a series of nature-inspired art programs will be held on the second Saturday of every
month this fall and winter. These free programs will be led by refuge staff and held at the visitor center, where
participants will create take-home art pieces and learn about wildlife and nature. All supplies are provided.
Sept. 12, “Pressed Leaves” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Participants will create clay imprints and bookmarks
with pressed leaves and learn about the trees and plants at the refuge. Ideal for all ages.
Oct. 10, “Painting the Prairie” will be held from 3-5 p.m. Participants will learn about the prairie as they paint its
scenery and colors onto individual canvases. Ideal for ages 15 and older. Registration is required, register by Oct. 8.
Nov.14, “Sketching Wildlife” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Participants will practice the techniques of journal
sketching and learn about wildlife observation and journal keeping. Ideal for all ages.
A Monarch Butterfly Citizen Science Program will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the refuge visitor center.
Monarch butterflies have begun their fall migration south to Mexico, stopping along their way to collect nectar.
Citizens can contribute to monarch butterfly conservation by reporting butterfly and caterpillar sightings. Participants
will learn what signs of butterflies to look for and how to report observations. Participants should dress for a rangerled walk and bring a notebook to record observations. Register by Friday, Sept. 11. This program is open to all ages.
Refuge rangers will lead a free canoe outing on Swan Lake Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy a fall
evening on the refuge and experience the spectacular fall migration of waterfowl. Much of the refuge closes from
Oct. 16-Dec 31 making this one of the last chances to get out on the refuge. No previous paddling experience is
necessary, rangers will provide safety instructions. All equipment is provided, though participants are welcome to
bring their own boat or other equipment. The canoe tour will meet at and leave from the Refuge’s Blooms Landing
north of Brussels, Ill. Participants should bring shoes that can get wet, water and a snack. Register by Tuesday, Oct.
13, space is limited. For ages 15 and older.
In celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week, Two Rivers NWR will hold an open house at the refuge
visitor center on Saturday, Oct. 17. Activities at the open house include:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature crafts and wildlife photography exhibit.
11 a.m. Citizen science presentation and wildflower seed collection.
12 p.m. Presentation with raptors by Tree House Wildlife Center at the Visitor Center.
2-4 p.m. Canoeing with refuge rangers. No registration necessary. Canoe tours leave each half hour at Blooms
Landing. All equipment will be provided. Children are welcome to paddle with an adult.
Fall weather enthusiasts can improve their fall color-viewing trips by becoming real citizen scientists at the
Waterfowl Watching and Reporting programs on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.
Participants will learn to identify waterfowl with our Ducks on a Stick waterfowl identification program, then
take a walk with a refuge ranger to identify and record waterfowl while getting a behind the scenes look at Two
Rivers NWR during fall migration. This program is free and open to all ages.
For more information about these events, call 618-883-2524 or email TwoRivers@fws.gov.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct
all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Cortney
Solum at 618-883-2524 or TTY 1-800-526-0844 with your request by close of business no later than five business days
before each event.
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Expands Hunting Opportunities
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Cortney Solum, 8/31/2015
Brussels, Ill. –Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge announces additional hunting opportunities are now open
in the Calhoun and Clarksville Island Divisions.
Hunting for migratory birds has been added in the 100 acres of the Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River
road in southern Calhoun County. Also, the 860-acre Clarksville Island Division in the Mississippi River below Lock and
Dam 24 is now open to archery hunting for whitetail deer and wild turkey in the fall and firearm hunting for wild
turkey in the spring.
Existing hunting regulations will remain for all other refuge divisions. Previous to the addition of these
hunting opportunities, hunting was allowed for big game (whitetail deer), migratory birds and upland game in the
Apple Creek Division and will remain so. Also, hunting for upland and big game (whitetail deer) in the 100 acres of the
Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River road will remain open.
All hunting on the refuge is in accordance with Illinois state hunting regulations and seasons. Hunters should
also be aware of any refuge-specific regulations that apply such as the requirement for hunters to use non-toxic shot
shells on refuge property and the refuge is open to approved uses during daylight hours only. A full list of hunting and
fishing regulations can be found on the refuge website at
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Two_Rivers/visit/rules_and_regulations.html.
A Hunting Plan, Environmental Assessment and Compatibility Determination were written for these new
opportunities and were available for public comment in July 2013. The documents were then reviewed and approved
by the regional and national offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
For more information, call the refuge visitor center at 618-883-2524. The Refuge’s visitor center is located in
southern Calhoun County, near the Village of Brussels, and regular office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first two weekends of each month.
Call for Photos for Two Rivers NWR Photography Exhibit
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Cortney Solum, 9/17/2015
Brussels, Ill.- Area amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit photos for a wildlife
photography exhibit to be held at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Oct. 13-17.
The photography exhibit will culminate with an Open House event at the refuge Visitor Center Saturday, Oct.
17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Photographers may submit up to two original photographs of wildlife and/or natural landscapes taken in
Calhoun, Jersey or Greene counties.
Photos must be submitted with the photographer’s name, address, phone number, photo caption including
where the photo was taken and a signed photography release form by noon Oct. 8 to TwoRivers@fws.gov or mail to
HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. Photography release forms can be downloaded from the Two Rivers NWR website
at www.fws.gov/refuge/Two_Rivers or are available at the refuge Visitor Center.
This exhibit is free to view and will be open to the public 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13-16 and during the Oct. 17
open house.
For more information about the refuge open house and photography exhibit, visit the refuge website or call
618-883-2524.
4 Hunting Dogs Perfect for Families
NRA Family, by Brad Fitzpatrick - Friday, September 11, 2015
Deciding to adopt or buy a dog is a big decision. Life expectancies vary by breed, but bringing a new canine
companion into your home may mean 15 years or even more of devotion and attention. But your new addition can
do far more than just fetch your slippers and bark at the mailman. For tens of thousands of years humans and dogs
have hunted side-by-side, from the hot plains of Africa to the boreal forests of North America. Taking your dog to the
field is a wonderful experience—you’ll work together in pursuit of game, and your dog will get the exercise it needs
doing the work that it loves. If you’re in the market for a new pooch, check out these four family-friendly breeds.
1. Labrador Retriever: Drive through any suburban neighborhood in America and
you’re bound to see at least one lab. In fact, it’s the most popular breed in America,
and with good reason—labs are highly intelligent, easy to train and gentle family
companions. But labs were meant to be in the field, and they benefit from a work
regimen. They excel at retrieving waterfowl, the task they were bred to perform,
but they will also hunt and retrieve upland birds and excel at finding shed antlers.
Labs are popular and there are many, many breeders, so be careful in your
selection. Or, if you are willing to adopt, there are usually a few labs at the local
shelter, a product of the breed’s popularity and boundless energy. Sometimes a job in the field is just what these
dogs need to transform them into the perfect family companion.
2. Gordon Setter: Though not as well-known as the English and Irish setters, the Gordon is equally
as bird-savvy and the breed tends to be more sedate than its more popular cousins. Over the last
century, the Gordon breed has been split between show dogs, which tend to be heavier built with
long ears and heavy coats, and more svelte field-bred dogs that are born to hunt. If you’re looking
for a guard dog the Gordon probably isn’t what you want—they tend to be quiet and rather
standoffish with strangers, but they aren’t as high-strung as many popular bird dog breeds. They
make excellent upland hunting companions and their beautiful black-and-tan markings make them
one of the most striking of all breeds.
3. Mountain Cur: The mountain cur was never bred for the show ring. Instead, it was developed
by American pioneers by crossing the best stock of hounds, terriers and other breeds to create a
dog that was adept at guarding the family farm, running down raccoons and squirrels, and even
baying wild boar. The modern mountain cur is a highly intelligent and thoroughly capable breed.
Generally weighing between 30 and 60 pounds, mountain curs are not bred for apartment living.
But if you have a place where these dogs can run, they are highly adaptable hunters and
excellent companions. They make exceptional squirrel dogs, and one autumn bushytail hunt
behind a good cur will make you a fan of this breed for life.
4. Beagle: The ubiquitous beagle is known for its lovable personality, braying
voice and its proclivity to roam. That may not endear it to neighbors in a
crowded subdivision, but you can’t really appreciate this breed until you’ve seen
a pack of howling hounds barreling through briars in search of a cottontail rabbit.
There are a number of hunting beagle breeders who produce pups with a knack
for using their nose, and with a little training you’ll have a hard-core hunting
companion that’s willing to take a nap at your feet after a long day of chasing
rabbits. Beagles tend to be hearty, healthy dogs, and sometimes your next
hunting companion is waiting for you down at the local shelter.
Man Receives Record $1.6 Million Deer Trafficking Fine
Sporting Classics Daily, Fri, Sep 18, 2015
Benjamin N. Chason, 61, of Climax, Georgia, was found guilty for his involvement in an Ohio case.
The largest fine ever levied for a wildlife crime in US history was announced Monday. Benjamin N. Chason,
61, of Climax, Georgia, was ordered to pay $1.6 million for his involvement in trafficking deer from Ohio to Florida
and his attempts to traffic deer from Georgia to Ohio.
The Columbus Dispatch quoted US Attorney Carter M. Stewart’s office as saying the fine was the largest ever
levied against an individual in any US wildlife case. Chason was found guilty of violating the Lacey Act of 1900, which
prohibits the trade of wildlife, fishes, or plants that have been taken, sold, possessed, or moved illegally. Chason was
part of a trafficking operation to supply deer to be hunted.
It wasn’t hard for authorities to catch on and begin investigating Chason and his co-defendant, Donald W.
Wainwright Sr. According to a Columbus Dispatch article from August 3, 2015, the deer could be visibly seen through
the vents of the tractor-trailer the men used to transport them south on Interstate 71, with the first sighting
occurring in 2010.
Wainwright Sr. is the part owner and operator of a breeding and hunting facility in West Liberty, Ohio, and
the owner and operator of another in Live Oak, Ohio—both named Valley View Whitetails. Wainwright Sr. also
helped with the operation of a separate deer-breeding facility named Cherokee Whitetails in West Liberty.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Ohio Division of Wildlife had been investigating Wainwright and his
son, Donald W. Wainwright Jr., 29, for some time, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Wainwright Sr. pled guilty
February 27, 2015, to twelve Lacey Act violations, one count of conspiracy, and one count of wire fraud. He received
21 months in jail, 200 hours of community service, and a $125,000 fine.
Wainwright Jr. was indicted on charges of conspiracy, for making false statements, and for violating the Lacey
Act, according to the Columbus Dispatch. He received three years of probation.
The danger of Chason’s and the Wainwrights’ crimes is the potential spread of chronic wasting disease. Deer
are allowed to move across state lines when approved by the government and certified CWD-free, but the deer the
men shuttled across the eastern US were not certified.
According to court records quoted by the Columbus Dispatch, “Federal law requires interstate shipments of
deer to be certified disease-free; because the deer in the present case were not certified as disease-free, herds (both
captive and wild) in Florida were potentially exposed to these diseases.”
Other diseases, like brucellosis and tuberculosis, could also have been carried across the country by the untested
deer.
The penalty amount was disclosed Monday and has been paid, according to the Dispatch.
Many wildlife agencies will benefit from the million and more in restitution. The money will include the following
contributions:
• The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will receive $600,000
• The Federal Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund will receive $200,000
• Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks will receive $400,000
• Ohio’s “Turn in a Poacher” Program will receive $100,000
According to DeerandDeerHunting.com, Chason also agreed to publish a statement in North American
Whitetail Magazine.
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Illinois State Museum System, Shooting Sports at
World Shooting and Recreational Complex
Scheduled to Close Sept. 30
IDNR News Release
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today that the Illinois State
Museum system and World Shooting and Recreational Complex near Sparta will close as scheduled Sept. 30
and will remain closed while the court case regarding the associated layoffs is arbitrated.
Due to the lack of a balanced budget, IDNR was set to lay off 107 bargaining unit employees effective Sept.
30. Those layoffs have been suspended indefinitely due to an agreement between the State of Illinois and
labor unions representing employees affected. While employees will return to work, the facilities will
remain closed to the public during the suspension.
Closure at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex is limited to shooting sports events. The main
event center, restaurant, Amateur Trapshooting Association Hall of Fame and access to boat ramps for
fishing will remain open.
Nothing needs so reforming as other people's habits.
Mark Twain
2015-2016 MWHI Gun Raffle Winners
One Winner Every Month - Ticket Drawn on First of Every Month - Beginning April, 2015
Subject to availability at Draw Date - Pick-up at Outrageous Outdoors, Jerseyville
April 2015 Gun
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S&W S&P Shield 9mm
- Ray Gallo
May 2015 Gun
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Tristar 12 ga O/U
- Matt Popov
June 2015 Gun
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Henry 22 lever action
- Brad (Brownstown)
July 2015 Gun
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Ruger 10-22
- Donals S. Griesemer
August 2015 Gun
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Savage 17 HMR
-Ashley D. Hayes
September 2015 Gun
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Remington 870
-John Krivi Jr.